Pepper prices continued to rise today, November 19, 2025.
Today, November 19, 2025, pepper prices continued to increase by 500 VND/kg, fluctuating between 145,000 and 146,500 VND/kg. The price increase was driven by the news that the US exempted pepper from reciprocal tariffs.
Domestic pepper prices today, November 19, 2025
Specifically, the price of pepper in Dak Lak is being purchased at 146,500 VND/kg, an increase of 500 VND/kg compared to yesterday. The price of pepper in Chu Se (Gia Lai) is being purchased at 145,000 VND/kg, an increase of 500 VND/kg compared to yesterday. The price of pepper in Dak Nong today is recorded at 146,500 VND/kg, an increase of 500 VND/kg compared to yesterday.
In the Southeast region, the price of pepper in Ba Ria - Vung Tau is currently at 145,000 VND/kg, an increase of 500 VND/kg compared to yesterday; in Binh Phuoc, the price of pepper today is also at 145,000 VND/kg, an increase of 500 VND/kg compared to yesterday.
| Province (survey area) | Purchase price (Unit: VND/kg) | Change compared to yesterday (Unit: VND/kg) |
| Dak Lak | 146,500 | +500 |
| Gia Lai | 145,000 | +500 |
| Boeing Nong | 146,500 | +500 |
| Ba Ria - Vung Tau | 145,000 | +500 |
| Binh Phuoc | 145,000 | +500 |
| Dong Nai | 145,000 | +500 |
Pepper prices in key growing regions of the Central Highlands increased slightly by 500 VND, reaching approximately 146,500 VND/kg. The main driving force came from the news that the US exempted pepper and other spices, a product group that the US does not produce domestically, creating new expectations for the market.
The US is currently the largest market for Vietnamese pepper, but due to the impact of reciprocal tariffs, exports to the US in the past 10 months have decreased by 28.5%, to only 45,800 tons. The US decision to exempt the tariffs is considered a positive sign and could help exports recover in the near future.
Despite brighter prospects, the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association still warns businesses to work closely with US importers, especially on traceability and compliance with rules of origin. Previously, goods imported into the US could be subject to tariffs of up to 40%, so meeting all standards is even more crucial.
On the import side, Vietnam recorded a strong increase. By the end of October 2025, the amount of imported pepper reached 37,783 tons, a 32% increase compared to the same period. Brazil was the largest supplier with 18,481 tons, accounting for nearly 49%, followed by Cambodia and Indonesia.
Today's world pepper prices
According to the International Pepper Association (IPC), at the close of the most recent trading session, the IPC listed Indonesian Lampung black pepper at US$7,087/ton, down 0.16%, and Muntok white pepper at US$9,649/ton, also down 0.16%.
Brazilian ASTA 570 black pepper is priced at US$6,175/ton. Malaysian ASTA black pepper remains stable at US$9,200/ton; Malaysian ASTA white pepper is priced at US$12,300/ton.
Vietnamese black pepper prices remained stable at high levels today, trading at US$6,400/ton for the 500 g/l variety; US$6,600/ton for the 550 g/l variety; and white pepper at US$9,050/ton.
